About HS Code 380590
This heading covers other terpenic oils produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, specifically crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine, and other crude para-cymene, not elsewhere specified in heading 3805. These are generally less refined or represent different fractions compared to the specific turpentine oils classified under 380510. In international trade, these crude terpenic oils are primarily traded as intermediate chemical feedstocks. They are used for further processing into more specialized chemicals, solvents, or fragrance components, often requiring additional purification or chemical modification. Importers are typically chemical manufacturers seeking cost-effective raw materials for their synthesis processes, while exporters are often countries with large pulp and paper industries or specialized pine chemical operations. The 'crude' nature implies they are not ready for direct end-use in many applications.
Products Under This Code
Crude dipentene, Sulphite turpentine, Crude para-cymene, Crude pine oil, Crude terpene fractions, Crude cymene, Crude alpha-pinene
Real World Examples
DRT (pine chemicals), Kraton (pine chemicals), Forchem, Georgia-Pacific Chemicals, Pine Chemical Group
Common Misclassification
This code is for crude or less specific terpenic oils and should be distinguished from the more refined gum, wood, or sulphate turpentine oils classified under 380510.
Products Classified Under 3805.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Brazil, and China are key producers and exporters, with Europe and other parts of Asia importing these crude materials for their chemical industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 380590?
HS code 380590 covers: Terpenic oils; produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine and other crude para-cymene, n.e.c. in heading no. 3805. This heading covers other terpenic oils produced by the treatment of coniferous woods, specifically crude dipentene, sulphite turpentine, and other crude para-cymene, not elsewhere specified in heading 3805. These are generally less refined or represent different fractions compared to the specific turpentine oils classified under 380510. In international trade, these crude terpenic oils are primarily traded as intermediate chemical feedstocks. They are used for further processing into more specialized chemicals, solvents, or fragrance components, often requiring additional purification or chemical modification. Importers are typically chemical manufacturers seeking cost-effective raw materials for their synthesis processes, while exporters are often countries with large pulp and paper industries or specialized pine chemical operations. The 'crude' nature implies they are not ready for direct end-use in many applications.
What products fall under HS code 380590?
Crude dipentene, Sulphite turpentine, Crude para-cymene, Crude pine oil, Crude terpene fractions, Crude cymene, Crude alpha-pinene
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380590?
This code is for crude or less specific terpenic oils and should be distinguished from the more refined gum, wood, or sulphate turpentine oils classified under 380510.
How is HS code 380590 structured?
HS code 380590 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.